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AutoNation Turns to Starlink to Strengthen Connectivity Across Its Nationwide Dealership Network
Fort Lauderdale-based AutoNation has deployed Starlink connectivity across more than 70 dealerships nationwide. The satellite technology provides an additional layer of network resiliency for locations where traditional backup broadband is limited or unavailable. The deployment builds on AutoNation’s broader network modernization strategy using SD-WAN and cloud connectivity. The company is also evaluating additional Starlink applications for disaster recovery and future locations.
Is SaaS Dead? SpaceX’s IPO May Signal a New Era for Investors
SpaceX’s IPO wasn’t just a market moment—it was a signal. Capital is rotating away from pure SaaS models and toward real-asset, infrastructure-driven companies with defensible moats in aerospace, defense, and AI systems. For Florida, this shift may be less about catching a trend and more about realizing it’s already inside the ecosystem where it’s happening.